Salina Cruz Population 2026
Salina Cruz has a population of 84,438, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇲🇽 Mexico, located in Oaxaca. Roughly 0.1% of Mexico's population lives here. It is about 146× smaller than Mexico City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,438
Rank in Mexico
#158
Coordinates
16.18°N, 95.19°W
~8 m elevation · America/Mexico_City
Distance to capital (Mexico City)
552 km
343 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oaxaca
| City | Population | Rank in Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Oaxaca | 255,029 | #80 |
| Tuxtepec | 159,452 | #111 |
| Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza | 88,280 | #149 |
| Santo Domingo Tehuantepec | 67,739 | #182 |
| Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán | 67,086 | #186 |
| Ciudad de Huajuapan de León | 53,043 | #213 |
| Loma Bonita | 40,934 | #254 |
| Puerto Escondido | 29,903 | #328 |
Cities near Salina Cruz
- Santo Domingo Tehuantepec67,739 people · ~17 km away
- Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza88,280 people · ~34 km away
- Ixtepec25,381 people · ~44 km away
- Matías Romero Avendaño18,944 people · ~80 km away
- Crucecita15,130 people · ~110 km away
- Arriaga24,447 people · ~138 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salina Cruz?
Salina Cruz has a population of 84,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in Mexico.
What region is Salina Cruz in?
Salina Cruz is located in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Is Salina Cruz the capital of Mexico?
No, the capital of Mexico is Mexico City, about 552 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.